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Canine's Corner Blog

Pedigree Dogs Exposed - the BBC documentary

Listen to the Internet radio show about animal advocacy (archives)

Domestic Violence - Animal Abuse Connection

Has Ella Died Without Any Justice?
There are days when I think the old ways of handing out justice (“an eye for an eye”) should be reinstituted and I feel frustrated that our legal system fails to protect those who cannot speak up for themselves – namely children, senior citizens and animals… There are such things as accidents – that’s why they are called accidents – but when there is deliberate and calculated harm done to any of these three entities, justice in our legal system should be swift and fair.  Take the example of Ella, a 2-year old German Shepherd that was found in March, 2008, locked in her crate and starved to death… (read more HERE)

Rendering - That politically correct recycling term for killing

• "The city of Los Angeles sends 200 tons of euthanized cats and dogs to West Coast Rendering plant every month. This is just from the city's animal shelters and does not include animals from private veterinarians." -- Jackie Alan Giuliano, Ph.D

Read more on this topic HERE

Rescue Success Stories (index):

• Boo Boo and Chrissy
• Bloo and Sara (4/4/07)
• Frito
• Haley Jane, Buddy & Sadie Mae Sue (3/26/07)
• Louie
• Mr. Sweetie
• Peanut Stories (many, so it's a slow load, but worth the wait!)
• Riley
• Rogaine Stories and Rogaine R.I.P. 6/20/07

We believe in the saying "Don't breed or buy if a rescue dog has to die" - and that's the purpose of this website... to offer you enough information about rescue and adoptable dogs - purebreds, hybrids and mixed breeds - so that you'll make the right decision when you adopt a new canine in your family and it becomes a 'forever' dog instead of the too many 'disposable canines' in this country!

  Looking at issues more in depth here at Canines Corner  

• Rescue Success Stories (index)
   
• Doggy Wall of Shame
  Read about the things we should be ashamed of regarding 'man's best friend'
   
• Doggy Wall of Fame 
  Read the neat things our dogs have contributed to the quality of life for us humans!
   
• Raccoon Dog 'faux' fur being produced on China 'farms' is used in garments sold to the American public  
  Caution: graphic images and video not in editorial article, but linked to the article and assorted pages.

Other areas of interest:

• Does Your Dog Bite? - investigation for research purposes of dog bites and attacks
• Internet Puppies - the facts about this topic - buyer beware!
• It Is All Connected - from the puppymill to the petshop to your local community - it's all connected in the dog breeding industry
• Puppymill Fighters - join the grassroots movement to stop this horrific industry
• Peaceful Protests - central location point for nationwide protests of the puppy mill industry
• Animal Advocates Who Care - research our forum of news stories surrounding animal advocacy
• Tiny Loving Rescue - small dog breed only rescue located in Los Angeles - check out their Resources page